Blumenthal Statement on Death of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier

[HARTFORD, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement on the death of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier.

“Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier bravely answered the call of duty this afternoon and made the ultimate sacrifice. His death is a tragic reminder of the dangers all first responders face at work, and a stark reminder to motorists that they must slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles. Failures to slow down and move over are common killers on our roadways and this loss should be a lesson that saves the lives of other courageous first responders. My prayers are with the Pelletier family and the entire Connecticut State Police as they mourn this loss,” Blumenthal said.

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